Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 3737, Jacob France, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
France, Jacob or Franz
R. 3737
Maria
CONTENTS

6778 New York
Let to C E Jenkins, May 20. 1843
Jacob France
Schooner in the State of New York who was a private in the War of 1812 commanded by Captain Brown of the 2d Regt commanded by Col Van Rensselaer in the New York time for 18 months
Entered on the roll of New York at the rate of 60 Dollars per annum to commence on the 1st day of March, 1831.
Entitled to pension from the 1st day of March 1833 and 20 Dollars per month
Transferred to the 1st of Feb. 33 $12.41 Remained allowance ending Feb 33 3.00 $15.41
{ Revolutionary Claim, to June 7, 1832 }
Recorded by [Signature] Clerk Book [Number] Vol. [Number] Page [Number]

State of Oregon Deed of conveyance
The undersigned of the county of Multnomah, State of Oregon, do hereby certify that the within copy of the original document is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in the office of the Secretary of State, Salem, Oregon, and that the original is now in the custody of the Secretary of State.
That the within copy of the original document is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in the office of the Secretary of State, Salem, Oregon.
That the within copy of the original document is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in the office of the Secretary of State, Salem, Oregon.
That the within copy of the original document is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in the office of the Secretary of State, Salem, Oregon.
That the within copy of the original document is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in the office of the Secretary of State, Salem, Oregon.
That the within copy of the original document is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in the office of the Secretary of State, Salem, Oregon.
That the within copy of the original document is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in the office of the Secretary of State, Salem, Oregon.
That the within copy of the original document is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in the office of the Secretary of State, Salem, Oregon.
not recorded

That I hereby relinquish every claim whatsoever to a Pension or annuity except the present, and declare that no name was ever given by me part of the Agency of any State or Government. That I was never in person and said in person and in writing every time the necessary resolution, that I was never in person known and acknowledged the day and year aforesaid. Given under my hand in open court of John Schrant Jr. etc.
I (George A. Lintner, a clergyman) re- siding in the Town of Canajoharie, Schoharie Co. do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Jacob Frank who has subscribed the above declaration and in due to the above declaration that he is a worthy member of my Church and believe him to be about two years of age that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that I am in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed before me this 3rd day of October 1832
H. B. Frank H. B. Frank
county court
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogations prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states and the court further certifies that it appears to them that George A. Lintner who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman residing in the town of Canajoharie in the County of Schoharie and is a credible person and that his statement is entitled to credit —

William B. Johnson
Marion, Ind.
11.3 Mar.
John B. Johnson for which of the court of the county of Marion, Ind. do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the true proceedings of the said court on this matter in application of facts. I have the honor to
in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said court this 11th day of March 1882.

14.695 Jacob France
(1881)
From Joseph Bruck (copy)

14.695
BRIEF in the case of  Sister Mary  County of ... in the State of ...  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Yes  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is her? 72  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service Rank Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served   Years, Months, Days     Enlisted 1779 Spring 1 6 15 Private Genl. Washington, Col. ...   Continued 9 " Col. ...   " 1782 10 1 15 " Genl. ...   " 1783 Feb at least 4 months " Genl. ...  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? ...  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? ...  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication and if so, in what respect? ... 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Examining Clerk  W. ... June 2 1833

State of New York County of Schenectady ss. On this fifth day of June in the year One thousand eight hundred thirty three personally appeared before the Court of Common Pleas of Schenectady County the same being a Court of record Peter Brune a resident of the town of Fulton in said County aged sixty six years who being first duly sworn, according to law, gave, and his oath, made the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7. 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay pensions to certain widows" That he is the son of Maria Brune who was the widow of Jacob Brune, who was a private in the Revolutionary Army and a pensioner under act of June 1832 at $10 per annum The declarant declares that his mother the said Maria Brune was married to the said Jacob Brune this declarant's father on the twenty ninth day of December in the year One thousand eight hundred thirty five. That her husband the said Jacob Brune died on the thirteenth day of April in the year One thousand eight hundred thirty six. That she was not married to him from the time of his leaving the service until the marriage took place previous to the first of January One thousand eight hundred thirty seven at the time above stated. He further declares that in consequence of his mother's previous to her marriage with Jacob, that she died on the eighth day of October Eight hundred thirty five aged eighty two years in regard to her surviving children who still survive he recited that the following are true statements of the names, ages at the time of her death and their respective places of residence. Mary Brune widow of John Brune deceased aged fifty seven years, Sam Bellinger wife of Peter Bellinger aged fifty four years, Mary Brune widow aged fifty one years, John Brune aged forty eight years, Christopher Brune aged forty four years, all residing in the town of Glens Falls County of Saratoga State of New York, and this declarant aged forty six years who resides in the town of Fulton, County of Schenectady

State of New York I was to be examined on the day before written before me in open Court Thos. M. Arthur Clerk
Arthur D. Williams
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my official seal the 5th day of June 1843.
Thos. M. Arthur Clerk of State
State of New York County of Schoharie ss. Henry Bruns the deponent being duly sworn, deposes & says that he is aged fifty one years that he is the son of Maria Bruns deceased. He further states that the said Maria Bruns died on the eighth day of October Eighteen hundred & thirty two. And at the time of her death the undersigned Maria Bruns deceased who died on the fourth  seventh day of April May in the year Eighteen hundred & thirty one - and he states that the facts stated in the foregoing declaration of his Brother Peter Bruns are true to the best of his knowledge -
Subscribed to the 14th day of June 1843 before me Thos. M. Arthur Clerk of Schoharie County
Henry Bruns

State of New York County of Schenectady ss. I hereby certify, on oath, that it appears by the records of marriages of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Schenectady (of which records I have the custody) that Jacob Frantz (as the name is spelt in the record) was married to Maria Bruch on the twenty fourth day of November Seventeen hundred and eighty four.
I further certify, on oath, that the following is a true copy of the record of said marriage.
In Anno 1784 31. Nov 24 also Jacob (Frantz and) Maria Bruch, and that the said record is expressed in plain legible words & figures as above set forth in the copy thereof.
J. A. Schuyler
I George A. Schuyler, abovenamed, depose & say that I hold the office of Pastor of the abovenamed church, in the town of Schenectady State of New York and that the above is a true extract from the records of said church as attested by me.
Given to subscribers this 5th day of June 1843 before me. Rev. M. Arthur Cook of Schenectady County.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my official seal this 5th day of June 1843. Rev. M. Arthur Cook of Schenectady Co.,

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State of New York County of Schenectady I Thomas Smith Surrogate of said County do hereby certify that at a Surrogate's Court held in and for said County, before me at the town of Collieville in said County on the fifth day of June eighteen hundred & thirty three it was proved by the attestation of testimony satisfactory to the said Court that Jacob Lawrence late of the town of Collieville in said County  deceased on the thirteenth day of April eighteen hundred & thirty one, that at the time of his death he was a Pensioner of the United States under the act of June 1832 at $60 per annum, that he left a widow him surviving named Maria France, that she remained unmarried from the time of his death until the eighth day of October eighteen hundred & thirty two on which day she died, that the said Jacob France & Maria his widow left them surviving the following named children whose ages & places of residence are as follows Mary Shaper, widow of John Shaper deceased aged fifty seven years, born in Collieville aged 57 Mary France aged fifty five years, born in Collieville aged 55 Christopher France aged fifty five years, born in Collieville aged 55 in the town of Collieville, County of Schenectady State of New York, said Christopher France is now in his 56th year who resides in the town of Collieville, said County and that they are the only children of the said Jacob & Maria France then surviving, and the whole having also testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed my seal of office this fifth day of June 1833.
Thomas Smith Surrogate

State of New York County of Schoharie } ss. Henry France a resident of the Town of Levasel in the County and State aforesaid being duly sworn according to law Deposeth, and saith That he is eighty six years old That, he was married 1789 and that his brother Jacob France was married some years before that, he is the brother of Jacob France whose Widow makes on her children application for a pension That he was born in this Town and has always lived in it and further knows his brother was a pensioner and a soldier in the American War and also that he was present at said marriage of his brother Jacob France and was married by the Rev. Mr. Loomis and was married to Maria Boeck in the Town of Schoharie the 3rd day of April 1854 Henry P. France
I certify that I am acquainted with the above named Henry France who signed the above contract or agreement and that he is a respectable individual of the town of Concord in the County of Schuylkill Pa. Given April 2 d 1854
William Lloyd Jones, the man -
STATE OF NEW YORK
SCHUHLER COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE
五二
THE AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION'S GUIDE TO THE G.I. BILL
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and seal the _____ day of _____ 19____
William G. Jones Clerk

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
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December 6, 1927
Mrs J C Moody Beth S. Goodpody 117 Orchard St. Franklin, Pa.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim R. 3737, it appears that Jacob France or Frantz was born in Sharon, New York, date not stated.
While residing at said Sharon, he was drafted in the spring of 1779 by Captain John M. Brown and served in Colonel Henry Van Rensselaer's New York Regiment for a short while. He served nine months in Captain Bigbreed's Company, Colonel Willett's New York Regiment, and was in several battles with the Indians. He served from April 1782, nine months in Captain Gray's Company, Colonel Van Schaick's New York Regiment. In February 1783 he served half a month under Colonel Willett, with his team, conveying soldiers to Oswego,
He was allowed pension on his application ex-

outed October 2, 1832, while a resident of Cobleskill, New York, aged seventy-two years. He died April 30, or May 1, 1841. at said Cobleskill.
Soldier married December 24, 1784 at Schoharie, New York, Maria Bouck or Bouoh. She died October 8, 1842 at Cobleskill, New York.
Their children were-
Lany born July 12, 1785, married John Shafer. Jacob " February 25, 1787. Eva or Evey " December 14, 1789, married Peter Bellinger. Henry " January --, 1791. David " December 9, 1792. John " September 12, 1794. Peter " December 9, 1796. Christopher I. " December 15, 1798.
The above noted Jacob France (all spellings of that name searched) is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau, and in said claim, it does not appear that he received bounty land from the United States Government on account of Revolutionary War services.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

RECEIVED
3737
Jan. 24/98 To Mr. M. M. France - Albany, N.Y. 1923 Oct. 10. Heir to Grace B. Paddock, Nat. 1927 Dec 6 Heir to Mrs J.E. Moody
P.O. Maria France Service: widow of Jacob
Enlisted: , 18 Discharged: , 18 Application filed: , 18
Alleged: The printed list of 1802 gives cause of suspension Re-enlisted: as for proof of identity with the soldier of the certificate from Albany.
Attorney: Later letters... P.O. this matter
Recognized. Contract.

Sam Lake Aug 11 1853 Henry Francis 26 Sept 1853
Nov 10 1863 Maria Francis New York Suspended
let to B.E. Jenkins Aug 17 1843 " " " " Oct 20 " " " " Nov 18 " " " " 72 Oct July 7 1858

... County of Schoharie ... Peter ... a minister of the Gospel ... do certify that on the tenth day of April 1854 before me came Rev. James H. Wilson ... being by me duly sworn testified that he has charge of the Church ... St. Paul's Church in the town of Schoharie in said County ... and that in a Book kept by the Ministers of said Church for recording Marriages, &c. he finds a record of the Marriage of Jacob Franz and Maria Bruck dated the 24th of December 1834. ... Marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. Peter & Nicholas ... and the record of the same was made by him. Dated, Schoharie, April 10, 1854.
James H. Wilson ... Minister of the Gospel ... Schoharie County ... In the 10th day of April 1854 came before me Rev. James H. Wilson known to me to be the present Pastor of St. Paul's United Evangelical Church in the town of Schoharie and made oath to the above Certificate of Marriage ... that I know said Rev. James H. Wilson to be a man of good character and that his ... statements can be relied on. Minister of the Gospel.

STATE OF NEW YORK.
SCHOHARIE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
ss:
I, ALMERIN GALLUP, CLERK OF SAID COUNTY,
do certify that W. P. Lee , whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE in and for the said county of Schoharie, sworn and duly authorized to take the same; and that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Justice of the Peace, and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate of proof, or acknowledgment, is genuine, and that the same is executed according to the laws of this State.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official Seal the 10 th day of Decr 185 7
Almerin Gallup Clerk

State of New York } County of Schenectady } 11.1.
On this twelfth day of May A.D. 1854 One thousand eight hundred and fifty four personally appeared before me, Remootkins - a lawyer first Judge, within and for the County and State aforesaid, Henry Frantz of the town of Cobleskill in said County, legal Barty three years, who being under oath according to law, deposes that he is the lawful heir of his late Mother Frantz, who was a Gentile and who died April 30 th 1841 and his Mother Maria died October 24 th 1843. That he claims for himself and the other heirs the money due his Mother as a Pension for his Father's great Grand for Revolutionary Service under Captain D'Arnaud - Served for some months and also served under Captain Matthias from about the same length of time - Further says that the same was never paid to him Church Road the 24 th December of 1843 - He said by the said Henry Frantz, Summons and that he was quite satisfied that as far as according to the county record about his Father's name resided in the town of Cobleskill and that his Mother remained in the same town until her death - Since father's death he has been prosecuted under the act of 1832 and has paid $100.00 as alimony at the rate of fifty dollars per annum. Snow claim against the estate of his Mother Maria before me this day. 12th May A.D. 1854. Dennis M. Augustin County Clerk and Schenectady Judge of the County. of Schenectady N.Y. Jan 1858

Am. C. 176 43
114
Josephine
Adams in Census of 1840 War Dept Washington

Albany Oct 24. 1843
James L. Richards Esq. Committee of Conference
The certificate I sent you of the services of Jacob Brown contained all the services that could be found on the Emptality Books of under that name - The declaration of Jacob Brown must have been erroneous, especially in stating that he served under Captain Gray under Col. Penfield, as it appears on examination at the Emptality Office, that there was no Captain of that name in Penfield's Regiment. Gray was a Captain under Col. Russell in the 9 months' Service.
Respectfully Yours M c Intosh

Wbury June 15. 1863
James L. Edwards Esquire, Comptroller of Customs
Sir,
I enclose the application of the children of Maria Francis Hudson of Great Marlow late a pensioner under acts of June 1832, for the pension under the acts of July 1835.
I am Sir with much respect
Your obedt Servt
Saml. C. Rivers

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Dear Sir
Nov 15 1843
In reply to your query all in like case of Maria France in which you say the declaration of Jacob France must have been erroneous I would remark that the certificate of the from its certificate  birth informs it - It is apparent that her husband rather served under Capt Grayson (Capt Byfield under whom he alleged he served  when he  alleged he served ) and I no consequence in 1779 & 1782 The rolls of the company commanded by those officers are believed to be in the Comptn Office -
That he should have confounded the first term of his alleged service  service under Byfield with the 2nd (Willet who was at that time in the Line) and the 2nd term under Capt Grayson with the 1st (which was part of the Line) would present a strong objection to the validity of his claim - The Jacob France who served in Varnum's Company of Connecticut Regt in 87 & in Garrison's Company

of Willets next in 82 was a different person from her husband whose dis- -saves have been detailed by him upon oath in two very careful formal enlargements Neither claimant, nor husband has asserted that he served in those companies and unlike such claim is rejected as the rules require & the requisites have adduced of clearly any correspondence upon its merits - is proven irregular
Chas E. Jenkin July 13, 1894.
Dear Friend, Please try

Charles E. Franklin, Oct 20 1843

Pension Office Oct 20 1843.
Sir,
The additional evidence in the case of alluded Francis has been examined and filed. The officers named in the rank  rank held certificates and the date of service do not agree with those given in the Declaration of Francis Francis which which you seem to imply that he is not the individual alluded to in the certificate.
W. E. [unclear] 10-163 N. [unclear] Not July 7 '38 N.Y.

Charles E. Linton, August 17, 1843.

Pension Office August 17 1843
Sir
The papers in the case of the Maria France deceased claiming a pension under the Act of July 7 th 1838 have been examined and placed on file. The proofs of marriage identity and widow's death are satisfactory. The service of Jacob France having been as alleged rendered subsequently to 1778 the certificate of the Comptroller of New York must be produced showing how long he served when his claim was admitted parole testimony was received because there were no rolls to which access could be had to test the question of service but at present there are no rolls in the possession of the Officer above named Jacob France says he served with Capt Brown's Col t Vassendarland in 1779. Capt Packbrant Col t M'Intire in 1779. Capt Gray Col t Van Schaick in 1782 and under Col t Wessel in 1783.
Chas E. Jenkins Esq Johnstown New York
N o 10 163 Act 7 th July 38

In pursuance of a law passed the 27th of April, 1784, entitled "An act for the settlement of the pay of the Levies and Militia, for their services in the late War, and for other purposes therein mentioned," the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at five per cent per annum, viz:
  Dec 31 st 1789 7511 Jacob Faunce 90 17 9   Oct 22. 1781 28519 Jacob Faunce 1 6 10 3 
STATE OF NEW YORK,
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany,
184 }
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. _____ now remaining in this office, and that the service for which the certificates above named were issued, were performed under the following officers, viz:
  First under Capt. Joseph Faunce in Col. Mawson's Rifles Regt.   Second " " Deacon J. Faunce " " Philip B. Schuyler "   Third " " " " "   Fourth " " " " "   Fifth " " " " "   Sixth " " " " "   Seventh " " " " "   Eighth " " " " "   Ninth " " " " "   Tenth " " " " " 
(Handwritten signature and notes) Philip B. Schuyler Colonel

July 28/46
Child's for care at Great France
Dear Friend, I have the honor to inform you of the birth of my son John Joseph on the 28th

Albany Aug 28. 1823
James L. Edwards Esq Count. of Pensions
Sir,
Enclosed I forward you the certificate of the Comptroller in the case of Jacob Fraser.
I now reside in Albany and would be pleased to have you present to me here
Respectfully W. H. Livingston (N. H. Livingston)

1871
Yours sincerely
send me a list of the names of the persons who have been admitted into the several prisons of the colony during the year 1871. Also send me a list of the number of persons who have been admitted into each of the several prisons during the year 1871.
I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant,

State of New York
County of Schoharie
ss:
On this Second day of August  August 1854 before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared August 36 years of age a resident of the town of Cobleskill in said County aged 54 years and made oath according to law that he is directly interested in a claim against the United States for services of Maria Francis supposed to be due to her as the widow of a Revolutionary soldier of Maria Francis deceased widow of Nicholas Strasser who was a Revolutionary soldier and a pensioner of the U.S. in her lifetime .
and he hereby appoints SAMUEL LAKE , of Buffalo, N. Y. his Attorney to prosecute said claim, and examine all papers and documents in relation thereto, on file in any of the Departments at Washington City or elsewhere, and to receive from the officer authorised to issue the same, a certificate for a pension or any arrears or increase of pension, or any other benefits which Deponent may be entitled, and to do all other acts and things in and about obtaining such as Deponent might or could do, were he personally present at the doing thereof ; and he hereby revokes all former powers if any inconsistent with the above, hereby ratifying and confirming whatsoever Deponent's said Attorney shall lawfully do or cause to be done in the premises. In witness whereof the said Deponent has hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written.
Wm. L. ...
SWORN TO, SUBSCRIBED AND ACKNOWLEDGED, before me, on the day and year first above mentioned, and I certify that I believe the Deponent to be directly interested in the claim above mentioned, and the identical person therein alleged and described, and that I have no interest in the result of said claim and am not concerned in its prosecution.
STATE OF NEW YORK.
SCHOHARIE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
ss:
I, ALMERIN GALLUP, CLERK OF SAID COUNTY,
do certify that Wm. L. ... whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE in and for the said county of Schoharie, sworn and duly authorized to take the same, and that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Justice of the Peace, and truly believe that the signature to the said certificate of proof, or acknowledgment, is genuine, and that the same is executed according to the laws of this State.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official Seal the 25th day of August 1854
Almerin C. Gallup Clerk

State of New York
County of Richland
ss:
On this Second day of January  February 18 57 before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared August Henry Lawrence a resident of the town of Castleton in said County aged Sixty Three years and made oath according to law that he is directly interested in a claim against the United States for arrears of pension supposed to be due to his wife, Mary Lawrence, a daughter of the late Captain John Lawrence of the Revolutionary War, who was a Revolutionary soldier and a member of the 1st Regt. in her lifetime.
and he hereby appoints SAMUEL LAKE , of Buffalo, N. Y. his Attorney to prosecute said claim, and examine all papers and documents in relation thereto, on file in any of the Departments at Washington City or elsewhere, and to receive from the office authorized to issue the same a certificate for a pension or any arrears or increase of pension, or any other allowance which Deponent may be entitled, and to do all other acts and things in and about obtaining such allowance or pension as Deponent might or could do, were he personally present at the doing thereof; and he hereby revokes all former powers if any inconsistent with the above, hereby ratifying and confirming whatsoever Deponent's said Attorney shall lawfully do or cause to be done in the premises. In witness whereof the said Deponent has hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written.
Yours sincerely  A. H. Lawrence
SWORN TO, SUBSCRIBED AND ACKNOWLEDGED, before me on the day and year first above mentioned, and I certify that I believe the Deponent to be directly interested in the claim above mentioned, and the identical person therein alleged and described, and that I have no interest in the result of said claim and am not concerned in its prosecution.
John H. Van Vleet Justice of the Peace

Saul, Lake
Aug 10/91,

Pension Office. Aug 15 1854
Sir Maria Francis dec d widow of Jacob of NY, whose children applied for a pen- sion under the act of July 7 1838, was not a widow at the passage of the act and thus before the passage of the act of March 3 1851, which provided for cases of a similar character. She was never entitled to a pension under said act. Of course, her chil- dren are not.
Yours truly C. M. (Lake) Riggs B. H. (Harris)

Edward G. Lawrence
Sept 1 26/34

126 Pension Office 26 th Sept 1854
Sir
The application of Maria Franco d o widow of Jacob of New York has been received and filed with her orig- inal application under act of 3 rd July 1838
It appears, the marriage of Jacob and Maria occurred the 21 st Dec 1841 that Jacob the pensioner died 30 th Apr 1844 and that Maria his widow died 6 th October 1843. She was not in arrears at the passing of the act of 3 rd July 1838 and died before the passing of the act of 5 th March 1841. She has no claim to a pension and consequently her children cannot have none. The claim must be rejected
Maria Franco Esq o
Widow
of Jacob Franco Esq o
of New York

Buffalo N.Y. August 1852 Sir
I enclose please find application of Henry France one of the children and heir of Maria France deceased widow of Jacob France who the law till her was a guardian until her death in 1841.
Mrs. H. Smith application required years ago for a pension but due without obtaining it. The claim is now in force for the purpose of after having the situation of the claim since which is required that it may be allowed.
Yours very respectfully David L. Root Witnessed: N. Root By D. L. Root
100 Sterling, 250 census of London W. L. King Jr. H.C.

Jacob Francis 111 0 95
By consent of Mr. St. Roch's Intendant room 2 18 mo per 60 $
From the Intendant

State of New York Schuyler County ss
John H. Brown of the County of Schuyler in said county is a late captain in the Revolutionary war, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he has been well acquainted with Jacob Finance of the Town of Cobleskill in said county ever since the American Revolution. That on the 10th day of January 1777, the said captain Brown did know the said Jacob Finance to be then in the Station in Colonel Henry Van Rensselaer's Regiment then when the said Jacob Finance was in the service as aforesaid, this deponent was informed and believed the same to be true, that the said Jacob Finance was enlisted for the term of nine months in the Regiment commanded by Colonel William H. Kirtland in the service of the State of New York, in the continental Establishment. That this deponent is convinced that the said Jacob Finance served his term of enlistment out faithfully. That in the said Jacob Finance was honorable discharged in the State of New York intelligible and true.
Subscribed and sworn to this 10th day of January 1832 before me, Henry Van Rensselaer Colonel
1832 Jan 10th
Henry Van Rensselaer is Judge of the court of common Pleas in and for the county of Schuyler, at which time and place well acquainted with the said Jacob Finance in said in the revolution, ever since the American revolution that he is a man of considerable and to be trusted in faith
Henry Van Rensselaer

State of New York Schenebadi county ss
I am a witness of the lease of house in the county of Schenebadi being shown to Jacob Francis deponent by that he has been well acquainted for 80 years of the lease of which he will even since the american Revolution that he the said Jacob Francis for the term of nine months on the first of April 1782 in the State of New York, in the company commanded by captain Gray in the Regiment commanded by Colonel John Schenebadi in the line of the State of New York in the continental Establishment that he served his term and faithfully until the first of January 1783 when he the said Jacob Francis was honorably discharged in the city of Schenebadi in the State of New York.
This deponent further deposes and say that he and the said Jacob Francis John Schenebadi Johann Kasing and Peter Brant served together in the company and Regiment aforesaid until they were honorably discharged in the city of Schenebadi aforesaid in the State of New York
Subscribed and sworn the 12 th day of July 1832 before me Henry Shaper a Judge of Schenebadi common Pleas
Jacob Francis Schenebadi
I Henry Shaper a Judge of the court of common Pleas in the county of Schenebadi do certify that Jacob Francis who took the foregoing oath is a man of credibility and to be believed on oath.
Henry Shaper 3

State of Vermont, Schuylerville
William Doy, of the town of Middlebury, in said county, being duly sworn according to law, do hereby depose and say that he has been well acquainted with Jacob Farnes of the town of Noble Hill ever since the American revolution, that he the said Jacob Farnes enlisted for the term of six months on the first of March 1782, in the State of Vermont in the company commanded by Captain Gray in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Van Rensselaer at the time of the State of Vermont, on the continental establishment that he served his term out and was honorably discharged the first of January 1783, when he the said Jacob Farnes was honorably discharged in the city of Schuylerville in the State of Vermont, the deponent further avers and says that he and Jacob Farnes joined Schuylerville Company and Pilsen Company and served together in the company and regiment aforesaid until they were honorably discharged at Schuylerville as aforesaid.
Subscribed and sworn to this 12th day of July 1832 before me Henry Chaplin a Judge of Schuylerville common Pleas
William Doy his Mark
I further depose on my oath of the court of common Pleas in and for the county of Schuylerville, to wit: that William Doy is a true bill of the foregoing and is a man of considerable and to be trusted on oath.
Henry Chaplin Judge

State of Connecticut Tolland County 19.31
Yours, Francis of the Town of Mansfield in said county do hereby certify that I have been and say, that he is well acquainted with Isaac Francis the Brother of the latter of Connecticut in said county, and since the common resolution, that the said Isaac Francis in February 1793, and I understand with a power to carry his ideas and language, to always under the command of common interest, that the said Isaac Francis came some with his son from said county about three weeks there sitting in the State of Connecticut, in the continental army, on the continental establishment.
Witness my hand and seal this 10th day of March 1832 Isaac Francis a Justice of the Peace Common Pleas
Francis Isaac Mansfield
I hereby certify that a true copy of the foregoing is a true copy of the original now on file in the office of the said Isaac Francis who has been the bearer of the aforesaid certificate and is entitled to the same.
State of Connecticut I do hereby certify that the within copy is a true copy of the original now on file in the said county. So as to certify that Francis before whom the preceding affidavit of John H. Brown, Isaac Harrington, William Dancy and Henry Francis purports to have been sworn, was at the time of the same age of the judges of the court of common pleas in and for the said county, and that I am acquainted with his hand writing and really believe his name subscribed to the said affidavit to be the authentic and undoubted to be his proper hand writing and signature. Witness my hand and seal of office this 10th day of October 1832. John D. Smith Justice of the Peace

Montgomery County ss
Henry A. Billinger of the Town of Palatine in said County being Duly sworn Deposeth & saith that in the year sixty 1783 he the said Henry went from the town of Palatine to Oswego with Col Willet and that there was 211 men slings prepared at that time to go on the Expedition and that this Deponent is satisfied & well convinced that Jacob Frane was one of the men with a Team but by reason of Dimness of eyesight and length of time since the said Journey was performed he this Deponent cannot positively say that it is the same Jacob Frane now living in the Town of Coleskill in the County of Schoharie
Henry A. Billinger Subscribed & sworn this _____ mark 20 day of July 1832 Before me A. Schult Loomis Justice of the peace & Commissioner of Deeds in said County

Feb 6th 1844
Dear Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 2nd inst.
and in reply to inform you that
the same has been forwarded
to the proper authorities
for their consideration
Yours faithfully, J. H. [unclear]

This is to certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Mary Anne or Mary Ann, a woman of good moral character and of truth and faith. — I am her single banns
you will direct your answer to Henry Brann, Carlisle, Cumberland county N. H.

STATE OF NEW YORK.
Department of Pensions.
HENRY H. LYMAN, Commissioner
In answering please refer to this letter by date, and give initials of person by whom dictated
Dictated by
[Handwritten signature] Dec. 30, 1897.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you have the kindness to furnish me with the records of service of my great grandfather, Jacob France, or Frank, or Frantz, who served in the Revolutionary War, from New York State.
Very respectfully,
[Handwritten signature: M. C. Meigs]
To Ex. Secy. of War

Mitchellville, Iowa, July 7, 1923.
Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C. Gentlemen:
Will you please send me the revolutionary record of Jacob France (Frantz) and Sebastian France (Frantz).
Very truly yours,
Grace B. Paddock
already told move as all Aug 17/923
Sebastian France (Frantz) born Wuertenberg Germany 1732 - died 1805 Served as a private in 3rd Reg. Albany County Militia and Bounty Rights Married Anna Fritz 1752 and came to America settled in Schoharie County N.Y.
Jacob. son of Sebastian Frantz - born July 17 - 1760 died 1839. Married Mary Bouch Resided in Schoharie Co. N.Y. after service in war. Enlisted at Sharon N.Y.

117 Orchard St.
Franklin, Pennsylvania.
June 16, 1927.
Pension Bureau,
Washington D.C.
Gentlemen: I am seeking some information regarding my ancestry of the Revolutionary War. Have you any records of such as pensions granted to either of the following Revolutionary soldiers:
Jacob Frank alt. who served as a private in Capt. Mathew Brown's company of 1st Col. Samuel Clyde's regiment of Union county militia (Canajoharie District).
Jacob Frank who served as corporal in Capt. John T. De Witt's company of Col. Johannes Snyder's regiment of Ulster county militia (Sund. Roemke Dept.).
Jacob Frank who served in the 6th regiment of Dutchess county militia commanded by Colonels Morris, Tinkham and Russell Hopkins.
If you have any records of said grants to them after the Revolutionary war will you please send me the names or description of the said grants to them or to any of their

relation. I should like to have every information you can give me regarding any of these three families or the relations, or about their descendants. I think they were granted land, and if you find out the exact location of the land granted them, I am probably in more information than I have now. Where the land is located. I suppose there are records of any kind that might give me definite information as to where these men lived at that time. I would like to know where they are buried, and if I could find out where the land was granted to them I might discover their records and also other records about these men.
Please give me the numbers or descriptions of any land granted to them or to any of their families. I don't know how any permission to that effect looks. If so, send me any records of previous grants to them and to their relations.
Yours very truly, Walter S. Moody. (Mrs. J. C. Moody)

Rev. & 1812 War Section.
Oct. 12, 1943.
George B. Pollock, Mississippiville, Iowa.
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He was married on October 3, 1832, at the age of 73 years. He died there April 30, or May 1, 1841.
The names of his parents are not on record.

He married at Schoharie, N. Y. December 24, 1784, Maria Rouck, or Roum. She died at Coleskill, N. Y. October 3, 1842.
Their children were:
 ✓ Lany born July 13, 1785, married John Shafer.  ✓ Jacob " February 25, 1787.  ✓ Eva (Eva) " December 14, 1789, married Peter ...er.  ✓ Henry " January 1791.  ✓ David " December 1793.  ✓ John " September 10, 1794.  ✓ Peter " December 1796.  ✓ Christopher I. " December 1, 1798. 
No use to mention Rejection of children's claim! Only legal.